Policy
From Government decisions to international affairs, we've got the policy news you need
February 24, 2025
Government of Punjab has started work on the feasibility and design of the Blue Line Metro Train in Lahore. Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has […]
June 30, 2025
The federal government has decided to remove the Rs. 35 monthly PTV fee that has long been included in electricity bills. This step will effectively halt […]
June 23, 2025
The International Monetary Fund has rejected Pakistan’s proposal to restore the 25% tax rebate for teachers and researchers starting July 2025, citing tax harmonisation concerns, FBR […]
July 29, 2025
In a huge effort towards a digital Pakistan the federal government has finally announced that electricity, phone, and gas bills will now be compulsory to include […]
February 25, 2025
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb emphasized the government’s dedication to economic reforms at the Pakistan Banking Summit 2025 in Karachi. He pointed out the urgent need to […]
February 26, 2025
At the First Pakistan Banking Summit 2025 in Karachi, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb underscored the need for greater digitisation in Pakistan’s banking sector. He urged authorities, […]
March 15, 2025
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) in a new directive to make life insurance savings products more accessible online, aims to create a smoother, […]
March 1, 2025
Federal Minister for Finance Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb met with a delegation of Jefferies Investors in Islamabad, led by Alia Moubayed from Jefferies. The group included representatives […]
February 24, 2025
The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), part of the The World Bank Group, restated its intent to support Pakistan’s financial institutions and capital #markets, in a […]
February 25, 2025
The federal government is beginning consultations with provinces and stakeholders to launch its “Uraan Pakistan” initiative which is essentially a blueprint for economic growth, education reforms, […]
July 31, 2025
As part of a strategic move to finalize a trade agreement with the United States, Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has submitted a proposal to […]
May 31, 2025
As part of a widespread crackdown, the Government of Pakistan has directed all telecom companies to immediately block SIMs registered against expired CNICs. The Ministry of […]